Artwork
Túmulo Alegórico de Joseph Addison
Túmulo Alegórico de Joseph Addison is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Donato Creti. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Túmulo Alegórico de Joseph Addison is a 1720 oil painting by Donato Creti, an Italian artist known for his formal neoclassicism. The work is part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group gathered around a statue on a pedestal, with a child or cherub above it. The scene is set against a serene landscape with trees and distant mountains, conveying contemplation and calmness. The allegorical composition reflects Creti's approach, diverging from the decorative tendencies of his contemporaries.
Technique & Style
Creti's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, a characteristic of the Baroque period. The painting's muted colors and soft lighting enhance its serene atmosphere. Creti's style blends elements of neoclassicism with the Rococo movement, evident in the crisp modeling and formal composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Donato Creti (24 February 1671 – 31 January 1749) was an Italian painter of the Rococo period, active mostly in Bologna, Papal States.
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Magdalene Washing the Feet of Christ with Eight Disciples Looking On [recto]![The Adoration of the Magi [recto], by Donato Creti](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/donato-creti--the-adoration-of-the-magi-recto--2cfd5d76b55e821e-w320.webp)
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